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'They will have to break it apart': Eviction-threatened Northampton Market Square traders clamp vehicles and vow to stay open

Traders facing eviction from Northampton’s Market Square say they will continue trading despite threats of legal action – and have clamped their vehicles to prevent the council from moving them.

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Plans submitted for new flats, care home and Market Square restaurant in Northamptonshire

Plans for new flats, a care home and a new food venue in Northampton town centre are among the latest planning applications submitted across West Northamptonshire.

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Northamptonshire family abandons extreme Sahara Desert holiday after scorpions surround tent

A dad from Northamptonshire, who took his three young kids camping in the Sahara Desert to push their "boundaries", said trolls accused him of putting them in "danger" - after 30 scorpions surrounded their tent.

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Northampton teacher and father-of-two working hard towards launch of app to document family memories

A Northampton teacher and father-of-two is working hard towards the launch of a much-needed app that will allow families to document precious memories.

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Daventry Town Council objects to plans for new parking charges and left 'disappointed' in how proposals were communicated

Daventry town councillors have objected to West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) plans to introduce new parking charges after a free parking period in some of its town centre car parks.

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Multiple Northampton roads set to close for repairs and safety works next week

A series of temporary road closures will come into force across Northampton and wider West Northamptonshire next week as repair and maintenance works are carried out.

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Take a look at seven abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Take a look at seven abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.

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New one-way system and vehicle ban proposed for Northampton road

West Northamptonshire Council is proposing new traffic restrictions on part of Upton Lane in Upton, including a ban on motor vehicles and the introduction of a one-way system.

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IN PICTURES: Hot air balloon business owner passionate about bringing novelty and colour to Northants skies

Take a look at these stunning pictures, provided by a hot air balloon business owner passionate about bringing novelty and colour to the skies across Northamptonshire.

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Major national furniture retailer submits plans to open at busy Northampton retail park

A major national furniture retailer has submitted plans to open at a busy Northampton retail park in a move set to create new jobs.

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Northamptonshire marina White Mills secures four gold anchors again

White Mills Marina on the River Nene at Earls Barton has once again achieved four anchors in The Yachts Harbour Association’s prestigious Gold Anchor scheme.

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Look inside dream home in 'picturesque' Northamptonshire village complete with 'stunning' gardens and indoor swimming pool

A family home, complete with “stunning” gardens and an indoor swimming pool, in a “picturesque” Northamptonshire village has been added to the market.

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Drink-driver caught more than three times over the limit in Northampton Aldi car park among these 38 cases in court

Local magistrates dealt with these offenders over incidents involving assaulting a child, shoplifting, possession of cannabis, burglary, dangerous driving and speeding…

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More than 2,000 people sign 'STOP THE STINK' petition opposing plans to bring in three-weekly black bin collections across Northampton

More than 2,000 people have now signed a petition opposing plans to bring in three-weekly black bin collections across Northampton.

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'Another milestone' reached on £12 million project to transform former shopping centre in Northampton into major food and leisure destination

‘Another milestone’ has been reached on a £12 million project to transform a former shopping centre in Northampton into a major food and leisure destination, according to council.

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Hundreds sign petition to keep busy road into Northampton open during six-week sinkhole pavement repairs

Hundreds of residents have signed a petition to keep a busy road open while six weeks of repair works are carried out to fix a sinkhole on the adjoining pavement.

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Much-loved bakery celebrates 116 years in Northampton with family’s fourth generation now in charge

A much-loved bakery is celebrating a whopping 116 years open in Northampton this month, with the fourth and fifth generations now proudly in charge of the family-run business.

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Northampton woman turns for support in funding final surgery for severe burns from childhood accident

A Northampton mother has turned to the community for support to fund the final surgery needed for the severe burns she has lived with since she was two years old.

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REJECTED: Huge 32-bed former care home in Northampton neighbourhood refused permission to be officially used as a HMO

Plans to convert a former care home in Northampton into a huge HMO for up to 32 have been thrown out by the council's planning committee, despite a recommendation for approval.

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'New and improved' B&M store in Towcester relaunches with 'bigger selection of bargains'

A B&M store in a Northamptonshire town has relaunched and is said to be “new and improved” with a “bigger selection of bargains”.